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Gift of LightYour gift of light can change someone's life. More than a third of the world's people live without access to electricity. Generally, these are the poorest and least educated people. During daylight hours, they are busy working. But when the sun goes down, it's too dark to learn to read, to teach children, or to work on small practical projects that can help earn money. One solar lantern can provide a school, clinic, or family

 

Your gift will help to reforest the banks of the Artibonite River in order to build prosperity for both the Dominican and the Haitian peoples. The Artibonite flows through both countries and is a source of energy, irrigation and drinking water for more than 70% of Haiti's population. It supports 2/3 of Haiti's rice production, the most important food staple for the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere. Rampant deforestation has resulted in poor water quality and quantity.

 

Through your support, help to strengthen the resolve and presence of peacemakers in countries entrenched in violence, so that the oppressed can sleep without fear. In Colombia people are vulnerable as their land is desired by multinational interests. And, after decades Palestinians and Israelis remain immersed in conflict over land they believe to be their home.